Sports Desk

Retired journalist Jim Minter was tough when necessary, but he preferred stories about bird dogs, cane pole fishermen and those who lived off their acreage and made do.

This month’s Open championship brings thoughts of the gentlemanly golfing legend and Grand Slam winner.

The heart-thumping birdies and the costly bogies, the come-from-behind finishes, the history and the traditions bring us back to the Masters year after year with the keenest anticipation.

It’s been 50 years since Vince Dooley coached his first season at UGA, but he has always been more than a football coach.

It’s been a long and eventful journey from a farm in Middle Georgia to a career covering sports and sports heroes. And it’s still fun.